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Cornwall Blind Association

www.cornwallblind.org.uk

The Cornwall Blind Association (CBS) exists

purely to ensure that the blind/ visually impaired

people in Cornwall have support as needed be it

advice, assessment, training and supply of aids,

and encouraging an arranging socialising. The

CBA relies on the generosity of local people not

only for financial support but also for volunteers.

Royal Naval Association

www.royal-naval-association.co.uk

Established to further the efficiency and

well-being of the Naval Service; (Royal Navy,

Royal Marines, Royal Naval Reserve, Royal

Fleet Auxiliary, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval

Nursing Service). Network of over 380 Branches

(UK and overseas) offering comradeship and

support, social events, welfare help and advice.

Gurkha Welfare Trust

www.gwt.org.uk

The Gurkha Welfare Trust cares for ex-Gurkhas

and their families. We help repay the debt of

honour owed to the brave Gurkha soldiers, who

have fought for our freedom for nearly 200 years.

South Atlantic Medal Association (SAMA82)

www.saMA82.org.uk

Association of Service Personnel who took part

in the Falklands campaign. Charitable assistance

through caseworking. Reunions, social events,

members forum and online communication.

Seafarer UK

www.seafarer-uk.org

Charity that provides grants to other charities

working right across the maritime sector.

Support for charities that help Seafarers from

the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy

or fishing fleets.

Help for Heroes (H4H)

www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Practical direct support for war wounded, largely

a fund-raising organisation. Funds spent directly

on capital projects and on individuals via tri-

service charities and other partners.

SSAFA Forces Help

www.ssafa.org.uk

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families

Association Forces Help provides practical

support to those who serve; those who used

to serve and the families of both. Trained

caseworkers, operating through a local branch

network, specialising in sourcing funds from

assistance providers.

Support our Soldiers (SOS)

www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk

Support Our Soldiers was formed in March

2003 to encourage and provide support

for members of the British Armed Forces

serving overseas and their families at home.

Since that time, thanks to the overwhelming

kindness and generosity of the British

public, over 100,000 morale boosting care

parcels have been sent out to those on the

frontline, and countless families helped

through the very difficult time with their

loved ones away on tour.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

www.rnrmc.org.uk

We exist to provide a better quality of life for

serving and former Naval Service personnel. This

includes the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Maritime

Reserves, QARNNS (Queen Alexandra’s Royal

Naval Nursing Service),the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

and former members of the Women’s Royal Naval

Service. We are here to support the whole Naval

family who are in need, suffering hardship or in

distress. Chosen charity for Royal Marines Band.

The Royal British Legion

www.britishlegion.org.uk

The Royal British Legion stands shoulder to

shoulder with all who serve by providing welfare,

comradeship and representation to the whole

Armed Forces community. As the nation’s

leading Armed Forces charity, the Legion spends

£1.6 million a week, or £84 million a year on vital

welfare work, providing social, emotional and

financial care and support to serving and ex-

Service people and their families.

And all other associated charities

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The Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, is Her Majesty The

Queen’s personal representative in Cornwall. He has extensive links with the Armed

Forces having joined the Grenadier Guards in 1978, serving with them for 20 years

in numerous parts of the world and commanding the 1st Battalion over the period

1993-95, during which time he was awarded the OBE.

“ It is a great honour that the Armed

Forces have chosen Falmouth to

host Armed Forces Day Cornwall on

Saturday 22nd June 2013. I am sure

that Falmouth will give them a great

reception and hospitality that only

Falmouth can provide.”

Mayor of Falmouth

Councillor Geoffrey Evans

“ As Lord Lieutenant I very much

support the concept of Armed

Forces Day, honouring our brave

and dedicated service personnel

and their families and all who

support them in their duties, and

acknowledging the contribution

of the veterans and the cadets.

Cornwall Armed Forces Day

Cornwall 2013, Honouring

Britain’s Armed Forces - past,

present and future.”

A WARM WELCOME TO ARMED FORCES DAY CORNWALL

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IN THE AIR

D I S P L AY S

Venom DisplayDuration: 8 mins

Designed to replace the Vampire, the Venom

was developed by deHavilland in 1948 and

boasted a thinner, more swept back wing as

well as a more powerful Ghost engine. The

first of its type flew on 2 September 1949 and

entered service in 1952, lasting until 1983. It

had four 20mm cannons in the nose and could

carry rockets or bombs beneath the wings.

Avro Anson DisplayDuration: 6 mins

An historic aircraft that first went into

operation in 1936 and were last used by the

Royal Afghan Air Force before withdrawal

from service in 1972. With only a handful still

flying today, she is indeed a unique piece of

aviation history.

12pm

2pm

Battle of Britain Memorial FlightDuration: 10-12 mins

A Spitfire and Lancaster, two of the

most iconic and historic aeroplanes ever

built will take to the skies over Falmouth

for a 10-12 minute display. Best vantage

points? Waterside as the display will

take place over the inner harbour.

4pm

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Search & Rescue DisplayDuration: Approx. 15 mins

Appreciate the incredible role our search

and rescue teams play. An inshore and

Severn Class all-weather lifeboat from

Falmouth RNLI Station will undertake a mock

rescue in the inner harbour accompanied by

a Sea King helicopter from RNAS Culdrose

771 Air Sea Rescue Squadron.

ON THE WATER

SEA & AIR

3pm

Two fantastic shipsA Royal Navy Minesweeper HMS Brocklesby and

RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) ship Lyme Bay will

be alongside Queen’s Wharf in Falmouth Docks

throughout the day (10am-5pm). There will be FREE

ferries in operation to take you from Prince of Wales

Pier to the ships, where you will then be able to take

a tour round. An opportunity not to be missed!

10am –5pm


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THE MOOR

V E N U E S

Harrier Cockpit, Fire Engine, Liferaft – RNAS CuldroseRNAS Culdrose play a key

role saving lives around the

Cornish coast.

10 tonne logistic vehicle – 232 SquadronNo 232 Squadron was

formed on 20 August 1918

from Nos.333, 334 and

335 Flights of the seaplane

station at Felixstowe and was

engaged in anti-submarine

and reconnaissance patrols

until the Armistice. The

squadron disbanded on 5

January 1919. On 15 November

1944, 232 reformed as a

transport squadron.

One of the key venues throughout the day, the

piazza will come alive with all sorts of exciting

things to do, see and touch! From a life-sized

replica of a Spitfire plane, to the cockpit of a

Harrier Jump Jet there will be a host of activities

to enthral the whole family.

10am –5pm

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Climbing wall – Falmouth Platoon Army CadetsGot a head for heights? Free to

the public, have a go at scaling an

approx. 15m climbing wall!

THE MOOR

Replica Spitfire – RAF AssociationTo accompany the fly-by

and indeed the Spitfire on

Prince of Wales Pier, visitors

will have the opportunity to

get up close to a plane that

of course played a vital role

within the Battle of Britain.


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BATTLEOF BRITAIN

THE HARBOUR

MEMORIALFLIGHT

THE HARBOUR

VENOMDISPLAY

THE HARBOUR

AVROANSON

DISPLAY

EVENTS SQUARE

ROYALMARINES

BANDCONCERT

SEARCH& RESCUEDISPLAY

THE HARBOUR

BEATTHE

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ACTIVITIESBEGIN

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PRINCE OF WALES PIER

MARKET STREET & CHURCH STREET

Make a beeline to the Pier to

view an actual Spitfire or get a

free ferry across to the two ships

mentioned earlier (see page 4).

The plane is in the process of

being restored in Cornwall and is

on display today. A must see!

We have activities and displays throughout the town to really

celebrate Armed Forces Day Cornwall 2013. As you’re walking along

Market and Church Street, look out for an armoured personnel

carrier and a variety of other military vehicles plus the surf display

tent provided by Surf Action charity.

10am –5pm

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BATTLEOF BRITAIN

THE HARBOUR

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THE HARBOUR

VENOMDISPLAY

THE HARBOUR

AVROANSON

DISPLAY

EVENTS SQUARE

ROYALMARINES

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CHURCH STREET CAR PARK

V E N U E S

Weapons Dome - Royal Naval Commandos TeamThe RMCRT will demonstrate

today’s modern weapons and kit.

Come and try on a Royal Marines

weapons harness and bergan, see

the new Sniper rifle and compare

with the Soviet AK47 assault Rifle.

• Un-armed Combat Display - Royal Naval Commandos Team

• Display tents – RAF St Mawgan

• Display tents – Royal Navy Association

• Support our Soldiers charity display area

• Cornwall Institute for the Blind information and display area

• South Atlantic Medal Association information and display area

• Cornwall Police Cadets information and display area

• Help for Heroes information and display area

• SSAFA National Armed Forces Charity information area

• Royal British Legion Bikers

Falmouth’s town centre will be closed for traffic

between 09.30am-5.00pm meaning that Church

Street Car Park will be transformed for the day with

a huge variety of things going on! There’ll be piped

bands playing, display tents for the Royal Marine

Commandos, a climbing wall, an un-armed combat

display, media trailer and a host more besides.10am –5pm

HIGHLIGHTS

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Un-armed Combat Display

CHURCH STREET CAR PARK

Climbing wall – Royal Naval Commandos TeamCome and see if you have

a head for heights, our

climbing wall stands at 24ft

high, see if you can reach the

top with the Royal Marines

Commandos? The wall has

4 climbing faces and each

is slightly more difficult. A

height restriction exists.

ATC & ACF Composite BandPipes, bugles and drums

mini-concert taking place

at various times

• Un-armed Combat Display - Royal Naval Commandos Team

• Display tents – RAF St Mawgan

• Display tents – Royal Navy Association

• Support our Soldiers charity display area

• Cornwall Institute for the Blind information and display area

• South Atlantic Medal Association information and display area

• Cornwall Police Cadets information and display area

• Help for Heroes information and display area

• SSAFA National Armed Forces Charity information area

• Royal British Legion Bikers


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EVENTS SQUARE

HIGHLIGHTS

With a host of activities inside and around Events

Square area, culminating in the FREE Royal Marines

Band Concert in the evening (7pm), do make sure

you have made enough time to see and visit all the

Armed Forces Day venues across the town.

10am –5pm

V E N U E S

Royal Marines Band Free ConcertThe Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines

The Royal Marines Band Service is renowned as one of the finest musical

organisations in the world. The training they receive is second to none and covers

every aspect needed to become a Royal Marines Musician or Bugler. Our Bands are

the public face of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, distinctive in white helmets

and blue uniforms - drawing huge crowds whenever they perform. Join us at

the performance in Falmouth. Let’s not forget the RM Bands have a war role as

well, many of the men and women seen today have been employed in places like

Afghanistan as stretcher bearers, ambulance drivers and first aid parties.

7pm

Beat The RetreatRoyal Marines Band will perform Beat the

Retreat on Events Square immediately after

the Avro Anson aerial display.

2:10pm

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EVENTS SQUARE

Other highlights:• Vehicle and display tent -

D Company 6 Rifles

• Medical Vehicle & Display

Tent - Truro Detachment

243 Field Hospital

• Royal Navy big

screen area

• Rebel Brewing Company

display stall

• 771 NAS display area

ACF BuglesCornwall ACF Bugles

will be playing a 15 mins

performance at 1pm on

the main stage.

Veterans ParadeParade of Veterans and

Standards led by the

Culdrose Band at 11.00am.

Follow the parade to

Events Square to witness

the Opening Ceremony

at 11.30am

Military Wives ChoirRNAS Culdrose Military

Wives Choir will be

performing between

11am and 12pm


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Once Navy Always NavyThe Royal Naval Association is a registered Charity

Our Core Values are:

Unity, Loyalty, Patriotism and Comradeship.

Our loyalty is to all our Shipmates, our local communities, the

personnel and dependants of the Naval Service, along with other

Charities or organisations with Naval Connections.

We take pride in serving or having served, nor do we forget those

serving now or those who have fallen in the service of their Country.

Full membership of the Association is open to all who have served,

or are still serving, in all branches of the Naval Service.

Associate membership is open to those, whilst not having served in

the Naval Forces, are in sympathy with the Aims and Objectives of

the Association.

The annual subscription of £10.00 (plus an initial joining/

administration fee of £3.00) represents excellent value for money!

For details of a Branch near you contact:

Royal Naval Association

Hon. Secretary: Ron Burdekin

Falmouth Branch

23, Glebe Close

Mawgan

HELSTON

Cornwall

TR12 6AA

e-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 01326 221851 (H) 07810 404418 (M)

www.royal-naval-association.co.uk

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Royal Navy & Royal Marines

RNAS Culdrose, Royal Navy Reserves

Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Marine Society & Sea Cadets

43 Wessex Brigade

D Company 6 Rifles

232 Squadron, 155 Transport Regiment RLC(V)

Truro Det 243 FD Hospital

RAF St Mawgan

Cornwall Army Cadet Force

Plymouth & Cornwall Wing Air Training Corps

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